Top 25 Companies (Market Cap)
Top Gainers
| Code | Name | Last price | Change | Change % | Market Cap | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Coles Group Ltd | $23.21 | 0.65 | 2.88 | $31,140,780,032 | 3,911,839 |
| BGA | Bega Cheese Ltd | $6.1 | 0.15 | 2.52 | $1,863,994,880 | 993,403 |
| ING | Inghams Group Ltd | $2.18 | 0.03 | 1.4 | $810,261,568 | 880,235 |
| MTS | Metcash Ltd | $2.94 | 0.03 | 1.03 | $3,200,203,264 | 6,379,938 |
| GNC | Graincorp Ltd | $5.02 | 0.05 | 1.01 | $1,116,064,768 | 1,228,135 |
| CLV | Clover Corporation Ltd | $0.855 | 0.005 | 0.59 | $141,949,440 | 17,257 |
| RIC | Ridley Corporation Ltd | $2.77 | 0.01 | 0.36 | $1,034,594,496 | 349,375 |
| WOW | Woolworths Group Ltd | $39.2 | 0.12 | 0.31 | $47,740,100,608 | 2,529,028 |
Top Losers
| Code | Name | Last price | Change | Change % | Market Cap | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BXN | Bioxyne Ltd | $0.865 | -0.065 | -6.99 | $213,879,616 | 101,879 |
| SVL | Silver Mines Ltd | $0.13 | -0.005 | -3.7 | $288,518,624 | 4,371,393 |
| CBO | Cobram Estate Olives Ltd | $3.29 | -0.11 | -3.24 | $1,627,890,176 | 407,787 |
| IEL | Idp Education Ltd | $2.2 | -0.05 | -2.22 | $616,514,688 | 1,013,806 |
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates Ltd | $4.76 | -0.06 | -1.24 | $3,843,401,472 | 2,388,409 |
| SHV | Select Harvests Ltd | $3.89 | -0.02 | -0.51 | $549,947,072 | 233,357 |
| AAC | Australian Agricultural Company Ltd | $1.345 | -0.005 | -0.37 | $810,721,280 | 148,657 |
| ELD | Elders Ltd | $5.58 | -0.01 | -0.18 | $1,204,079,360 | 683,885 |
What types of products are considered consumer staples?
Consumer staples include essential products such as food, beverages, tobacco, personal products, and household goods.
Why is the consumer staples sector considered defensive?
It is considered defensive because demand for essential goods tends to remain stable even during economic downturns, making this sector less sensitive to economic cycles.
What are the primary factors that influence the consumer staples sector?
Key factors include commodity prices, consumer demand, demographic trends, and regulatory changes.
How can I invest in the consumer staples sector?
You can invest through buying stocks of consumer staples companies, or by investing in mutual funds or ETFs focused on the consumer staples sector.
What are the risks associated with investing in consumer staples?
Risks include competition, commodity price fluctuations, changes in consumer preferences, and regulatory changes.